Cops were scrambled to Warwick Road near Kensington High Street at around 9.55pm to reports that a woman had been run over by a patrol car.

She was rushed to a central London and her condition is not yet known at this stage.

Warwick Road remains closed in both directions as officers investigate.

Scotland Yard confirmed it is probing the collision and the Directorate of Professional Standards will be informed.

PROBE: Scotland has launched an investigation (Image: GETTY)

Earlier this year a woman died after being hit by a police car in Walthamstow.

The victim was struck by a marked car on Forest Road at around 2am on January 23.

Met Police said the vehicle was responding to an emergency call after reports of a man threatening members of the public.

The car stopped after the collision and officers gave first aid to the woman.

FATAL: A woman was killed earlier this year after a collision involving a patrol car (Image: PA)

A spokesman for the Met said: "At approximately 21:55hrs on Tuesday, 13 August a marked police car was in collision with a female pedestrian in Warwick Road, near the junction with Kensington High Street, W14.

"London Ambulance Service attended and the female was treated at the scene before being taken to a central London hospital – condition awaits.

"Road closures remain in place around the scene.

"An investigation into the collision is underway."

TRAGIC: Woman died following collision (Image: PA)

But tragically, she died at the scene.

A resident in the area reportedly said at the time: "There was a chap running around the streets at 2am shouting that someone had died.

"He was very upset. Awful news."

A police spokesperson said: "The police car stopped at the scene and the officers administered first aid prior to the arrival of London Ambulance Service and paramedics from London's Air Ambulance.

COLLISION: A woman was hit by a marked police car (Image: MIRROR)

"Sadly, the 21-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquiries are underway to trace her next of kin, who are believed to be outside the UK."